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Strengthening the Patient Perspective in Quality Development: A Mixed-Methods Observational Study on Suitability of the PROMIS GH-10 in Swiss Inpatient Rehabilitation

This mixed-methods observational study demonstrates that the PROMIS GH-10 is a responsive and feasible tool for capturing patient-reported outcomes in Swiss inpatient rehabilitation, showing significant improvements in physical and mental health, though its nationwide implementation requires addressing barriers such as the time needed to assist patients and staff resource constraints.

Marie Utsch, Gavin Brupbacher, Gaia Garuffi, Anke Scheel-Sailer, Stephan Tobler, Manuela Marquardt2026-07-15

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3D MRI for monitoring spinal hemangioblastomas

This study demonstrates that contrast-enhanced 3D MRI detects more spinal hemangioblastomas, particularly small lesions, in von Hippel-Lindau patients compared to 2D imaging, supporting its potential for improved standardized surveillance and longitudinal monitoring despite slightly lower inter-reader agreement.

Ikram Eda Duman Kavus, Jan-Helge Klingler, Alexander Rau, Christine Julia Gizaw, Marc Hohenhaus, Marco Reisert, Jürgen B (…)2026-07-15

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Bounded reasoning and wandering trust: Examining the dynamic effects of science literacy and expert trust against the consequences of conspiracy belief in vaccinations in China

Drawing on four nationwide surveys in China, this study reveals that while expert trust generally promotes vaccination, science literacy functions as a conditional resource that can paradoxically amplify the negative impact of conspiracy beliefs depending on the specific vaccine context and policy environment.

Hepeng Jia, Kaicheng Shao, Ruifen Zhang, Lei Ren, Yuele Huang2026-07-15

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Endoscopic Discectomy with Repair of Annulus Fibrosus versus Discectomy Alone for Lumbar Disc Herniation: Study protocol for a Prospective Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

This paper outlines the protocol for a prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate whether adding endoscopic annular fibrosus repair to standard endoscopic discectomy reduces recurrence rates and improves clinical outcomes for patients with lumbar disc herniation compared to discectomy alone.

Panchen Zhao, Wenhao Zhao, Haixin Wei, Hao Zhang, Hao Tao, Xuexiao Ma2026-07-15

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Optimising cancer nutrition: A co-designed toolkit for dietitians in primary care settings

This study utilized a co-design process involving diverse stakeholders to develop and validate a practical, evidence-based online toolkit and checklist aimed at empowering primary care dietitians to deliver optimized, consistent nutrition care for cancer survivors.

Henriette G. Ryding, Elizabeth A. Johnston, Roshan R. Rigby, Rozanne Kruger, Lana J. Mitchell2026-07-15

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Pyometra rupture with infectious shock resulting from escherichia coli infection: a case report

This case report describes the rare and fatal progression of infectious shock caused by an Escherichia coli-induced ruptured pyometra in a 60-year-old postmenopausal woman, highlighting the critical need for early recognition and aggressive management of this life-threatening condition.

Danyan Tang, Haili Li, Ming'e Li2026-07-15

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When alpha-gal hides: A case series of atypical presentations of alpha-gal syndrome in children

This case series highlights four pediatric patients with atypical presentations of alpha-gal syndrome, such as respiratory distress, gastrointestinal issues, and chronic urticaria, demonstrating that the condition can be misdiagnosed without a high index of suspicion for tick-bite sensitization despite the absence of classic immediate food reactions.

Tharindi Suriapperuma, Nadisha Badanasinghe, Sachith Mettananda2026-07-15

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CGRP Receptor Antagonism with Rimegepant as an Acute Intervention for repeated idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss : A Case Report

This case report demonstrates that a single daily dose of the CGRP receptor antagonist rimegepant effectively restored hearing and resolved symptoms in a 27-year-old woman with recurrent idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss and a history of migraine, supporting the concept of cochlear migraine and the potential of CGRP-targeted therapy.

Luo Yunfan, Chen Liqing, Zhang Xiaoyan, Hao Yuelin, Diao Tongxiang, Zhang Nannan, Zhang Qingfeng, Yuan Qing2026-07-15

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Clinical outcomes of mobile versus in-hospital ECMO: A single-center retrospective cohort study

This single-center retrospective cohort study demonstrates that mobile ECMO (M-ECMO) is a feasible and effective strategy for critically ill patients, offering comparable survival outcomes to in-hospital ECMO while significantly reducing total hospital length of stay.

Kriti Mittal, Wendy Jin, Gregory Panza, Colleen Drake, Alessandra Basini, Riley Cable, David Yaffee, Jason Gluck2026-07-15

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Identifying cognitive impairment in older adults using machine learning on combined fNIRS and motion data during an upper extremity dual task function

This study demonstrates that a Support Vector Machine model utilizing combined fNIRS and motion data from an upper extremity dual-task function can effectively classify older adults with early-stage cognitive impairment, achieving 76% accuracy and a 0.86 ROC-AUC.

Kelsi Petrillo, Nima Toosizadeh2026-07-15

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